PL3 5DU is a sought-after residential area on Blandford Road, 0.3km from Lower Compton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For families considering a move, PL3 5DU represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00075937 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 5DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 5DU.
418
41
£ 55,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 5DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL3 5DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 5DU. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 187,750
14 sales · Mean £ 202,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 5DU has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Compton CofE Primary School
High View School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Laira Green Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
Austin Farm Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.9 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco Express Filling Station0.4 km
- Torridge Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Mannamead News Limited0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Penguin0.7 km
- Bluebird0.4 km
- the rising sun public house0.4 km
- Sir Francis Drake Bowling0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Lexi's Kitchen0.8 km
- Top China0.8 km
- Feedwell Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Mariners Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Torridge Pizza and Grill0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Greenacres Tea Room0.7 km
- Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.0 km
- Devonport3.7 km
- Dockyard3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Byland Road0.1 km
- Beechcroft Road0.1 km
- Compton Vale0.1 km
- Beechcroft Road0.2 km
- Culme Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL35DU · Data under Open Government Licence